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DE ATC H02AB04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Methylprednisolone shortage in Germany
Is there a Methylprednisolone shortage in Germany?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Methylprednisolone products are reported short in Germany, the first since 31 Mar 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Jun 2027). Main reason: other.
Also short in United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Germany
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Urbason solubile forte 1000 mg | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI SPA | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Urbason solubile forte 1000 mg | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI SPA | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Jun 2027 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Urbason solubile forte 250 mg | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI SPA | 14 Apr 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Urbason solubile forte 250 mg | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI SPA | 14 Apr 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Urbason solubile forte 250 mg | FIDIA FARMACEUTICI SPA | 14 Apr 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Increased demand Erhöhte Nachfrage |
| DE | Metypred 125mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Metypred 250mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Metypred 250mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Metypred forte 1000mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Metypred forte 1000mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
| DE | Metypred forte 1000mg GALEN | GALENpharma GmbH | 1 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Other Sonstige |
Source
BfArM (Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices), via PharmNet.Bund. Official list. Supply-relevant medicines reported under a voluntary self-commitment; mostly hospital-relevant products.